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Be sure to go to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum events page to see all the great 50th Anniversary programs offered throughout 2024.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Sunday January 11th 2:00PM. Van Wert’s Auburn Dealerships and the Pennell Legacy - Curatorial Spotlight. From 1910 to 1937, residents of Van Wert had the opportunity to purchase prestigious Auburn automobiles at two prominent dealerships: the Bonnewitz Dealership and the Pennell Auburn Company, which was located at 212 South Market Street in Van Wert, Ohio. The Pennell Auburn Company was owned and operated by Roy Dean Pennell, who sold Auburns and offered luxury vehicles like Cords and Duesenbergs. Remarkably, Roy began his career at just 21 years old as a distributor, selling these high-end cars to other dealerships. Join the museum staff for an exciting presentation on these iconic Van Wert dealerships and the young men who helped shape the town's automotive legacy. Guest Speaker: Dave Kirchenbauer, nephew of Roy Dean Pennell, published author, and resident of Van Wert, Ohio. Gratitude is extended to the Van Wert County Historical Society for their efforts in preserving and sharing local history. All Curatorial Spotlights are included with museum admission.

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Lucy and Steve were honored with Golden Quill Awards for 2024 sponsored by Old Cars Weekly. Lucy as art director of Generator and Distributor, Vintage Chevrolet Club of America in the National Luxury category. Steve as editor of the GLR News was chosen in the category of Regions & Chapters—Compact. Also receiving the honor was Dennis Holland, editor of The Blub Horn, Vintage Motor Car Club of America. A Hardy Congratulations!